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A member asked:
Is it okay to give my newborn cold formula? he is only 4days old our room temperature purified water gallon is kinda cold i didn't realize until now
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No cold formulas: I would advise to give at least room temperature formulas to your baby .Newborns have a hard time conserving heat and lose heat very easily .
Answered 10/3/2015
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It is ok: The temperature of the formula is not as important as the baby accepting it well. We prefer slightly warm formula but there are babies who do well on room temp formula. As long as baby is dressed appropriately warm then it is ok. Try to give warm formula as well (check on the skin of ur hand first) and U will figure it out soon enough which one he prefers. Of course avoid refrigerated formula.
Answered 5/20/2016
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Not cold: Most babies seem to prefer their formula at room temperature or slightly warm. Cold formula in such a young baby may cause low temperatures. All the best and I hope this helps.
Answered 10/3/2015
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